Activity Questions

MOC Information System

Created: 2022-10-16


I. One consulting firm has predicted that video and
Web conferencing will make business travel
extinct. Do you agree? Why or why not?

  1. What is the distinction between videoconferencing
    and telepresence?

  2. What are the ways in which videoconferencing
    provides value to a business? Would you consider
    it smart management? Explain your answer.

  3. If you were in charge of a small business, would
    you choose to implement videocnnferencing?
    What factors would you consider in your
    decision?

Explore the WebEx Web site (www.webex-com) and
answer the following questions:

  1. List and describe its capabilities for small-medium
    and large businesses. How useful is WebEx? How
    can it help companies save time and money?
  2. Compare WebEx video capabilities with the video-
    conferencing capabilities described in this case.
    Describe the steps you would take to prepare for a
  3. Web conference as opposed to a face-to-face
    conference.